Marines in Afghanistan

Marines in Afghanistan

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A U.S. Marine scans Farah province in southwestern Afghanistan. An additional 17,000 U.S. troops are being sent to the country in the coming months, but NATO's secretary-general warned that would not be enough to secure Afghanistan's presidential election in August. He said about 4,000 more international troops were needed.

A U.S. Marine scans Farah province in southwestern Afghanistan. An additional 17,000 U.S. troops are being sent to the country in the coming months, but NATO's secretary-general warned that would not be enough to secure Afghanistan's presidential election in August. He said about 4,000 more international troops were needed. (John Moore / Getty Images)

A U.S. Marine scans Farah province in southwestern Afghanistan. An additional 17,000 U.S. troops are being sent to the country in the coming months, but NATO's secretary-general warned that would not be enough to secure Afghanistan's presidential election in August. He said about 4,000 more international troops were needed.